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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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