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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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