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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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