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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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