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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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