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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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