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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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