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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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