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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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