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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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