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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning 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 ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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