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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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