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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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