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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-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 institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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