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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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