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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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