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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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