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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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