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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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