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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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