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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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