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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever 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 participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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