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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education 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 stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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