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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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