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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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