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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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