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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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