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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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