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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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