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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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