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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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