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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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