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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance 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 organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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