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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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