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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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