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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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