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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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