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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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