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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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