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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online 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 we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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