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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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