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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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