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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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