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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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