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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today 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 participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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