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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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