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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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