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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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