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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that 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 organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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