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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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