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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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