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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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