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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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