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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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