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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction 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 participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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