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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-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 participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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