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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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