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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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