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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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