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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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