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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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