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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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