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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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