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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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