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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance 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 teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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