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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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