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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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