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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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