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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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