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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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