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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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