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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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