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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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