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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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