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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores 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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