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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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