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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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