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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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