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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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