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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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