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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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