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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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