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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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