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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by 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 to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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