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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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