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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative 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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