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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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