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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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