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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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