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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of 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 learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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