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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? 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 to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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