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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling 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 assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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