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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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