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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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