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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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