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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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