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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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