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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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