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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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