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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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