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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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