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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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