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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance 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 organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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