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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-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 quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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