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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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