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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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