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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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