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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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