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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive 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 stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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