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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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