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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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