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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning 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 guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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