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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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