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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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