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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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