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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-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 organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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