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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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