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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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