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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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