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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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