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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively 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 learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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