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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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