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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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