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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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