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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure 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 students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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