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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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