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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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