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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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