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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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