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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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