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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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