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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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