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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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