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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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