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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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