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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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