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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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