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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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