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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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