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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? 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 and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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