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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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