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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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