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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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