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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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