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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive 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 institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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