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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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