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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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