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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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