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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC 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 lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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