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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever 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 participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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