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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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