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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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