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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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