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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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