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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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