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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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