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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because 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 teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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