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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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