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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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