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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 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 participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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