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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction 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 participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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