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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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