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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines 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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