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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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