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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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