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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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