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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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