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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-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 educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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