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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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