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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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