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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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