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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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