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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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