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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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