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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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