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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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