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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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