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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-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 participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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