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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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