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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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