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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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