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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to 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 we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources