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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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