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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive 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 we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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