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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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