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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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