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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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