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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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