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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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