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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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