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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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