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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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