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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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