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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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