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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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