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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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