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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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