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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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