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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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