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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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