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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the 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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