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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively 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 make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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