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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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