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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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