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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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