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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-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 we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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