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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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