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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because 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 organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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