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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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