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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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