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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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