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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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