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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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