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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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