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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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