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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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