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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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