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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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