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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning 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 control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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