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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of 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 participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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