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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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