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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online 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 participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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