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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning 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 make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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