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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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