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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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