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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning 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 certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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