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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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