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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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