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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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