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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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