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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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