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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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