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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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