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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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