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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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