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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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