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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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