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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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