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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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