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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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