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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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