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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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