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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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