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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving 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 schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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