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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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