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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training 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 institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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