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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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