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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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