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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because 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 make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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