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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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