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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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