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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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