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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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