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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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