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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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