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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing 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 these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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