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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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