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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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