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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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