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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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