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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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