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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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