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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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