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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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