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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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