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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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