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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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