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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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