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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education 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 learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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