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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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