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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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