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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-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 training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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