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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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