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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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