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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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