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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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