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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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