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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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