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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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