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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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