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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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