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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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