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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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