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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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