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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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