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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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