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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important 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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