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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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