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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online 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 participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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