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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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