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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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