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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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