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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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