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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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