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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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