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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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