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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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