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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively 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 stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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