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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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