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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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