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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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