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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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