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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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