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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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