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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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