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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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