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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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