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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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