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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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