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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education 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 educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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