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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education