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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 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 institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes 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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