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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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