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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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