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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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