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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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