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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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