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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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