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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because 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 participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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