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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major 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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