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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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