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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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