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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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