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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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