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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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