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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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