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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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