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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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