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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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