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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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