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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)