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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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