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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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