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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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