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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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