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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates 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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