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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education