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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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