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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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