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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training 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 we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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