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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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