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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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