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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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