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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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