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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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