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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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