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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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