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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? 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 courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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