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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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