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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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