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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction 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 students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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