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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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