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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling 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 organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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