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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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