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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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