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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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