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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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