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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning 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 be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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