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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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