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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online 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 participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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