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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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