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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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