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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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