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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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