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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance 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 participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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