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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with 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 organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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