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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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