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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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