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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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