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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching 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 make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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