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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies 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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