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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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