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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education 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 organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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