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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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