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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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