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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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