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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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