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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-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 participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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