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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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