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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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