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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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