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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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