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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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