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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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