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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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