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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance 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 guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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