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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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