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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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