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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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