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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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