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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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