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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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