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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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