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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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