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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. 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 these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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