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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this 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 book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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