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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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