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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended 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 institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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