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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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