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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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