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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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