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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training 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 we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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