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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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