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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance 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 teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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