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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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