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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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