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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because 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 organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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