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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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