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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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