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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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