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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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