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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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