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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-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 we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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