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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online 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 educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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