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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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