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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle 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 teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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