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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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