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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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