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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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