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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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