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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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