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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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