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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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