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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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