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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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