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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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