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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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