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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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