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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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