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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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