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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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