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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major 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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