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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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