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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-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 educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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