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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance 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 educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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