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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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