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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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