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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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