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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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