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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-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 stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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