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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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