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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that 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 educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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