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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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