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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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