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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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