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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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