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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important 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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