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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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