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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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