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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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