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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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