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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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