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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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