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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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