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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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