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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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