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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-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 organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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