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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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