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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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