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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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