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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online 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 educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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