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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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