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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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