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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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