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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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