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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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