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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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