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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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