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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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