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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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