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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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