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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of 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 we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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