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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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