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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores 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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