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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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