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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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