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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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