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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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