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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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