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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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