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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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