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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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