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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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