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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching 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 learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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