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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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