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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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