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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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