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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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