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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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