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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today 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 participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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