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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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