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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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