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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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