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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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