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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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