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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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