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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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