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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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