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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-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 institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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