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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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