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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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