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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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