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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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