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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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