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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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