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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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