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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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