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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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