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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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