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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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