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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online 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 certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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