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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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